Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City has earned a spot as one of North America's top 50 up-and-coming tech talent markets, ranking 19th in CBRE's latest “Scoring Tech Talent” report. The city is rapidly closing the gap with leading tech hubs like Omaha and Huntsville, thanks to a robust and growing workforce of 22,590 tech employees, recognized as the third largest among the markets identified in the report.

Oklahoma City has been ranked 17th in a new report highlighting the best U.S. cities for small businesses in 2024, reflecting its strong entrepreneurial spirit and supportive environment for business growth.

NATO’s Air Traffic Management Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance Advisory Group (ATM CNS AG) recently convened its first-ever meeting in Oklahoma City. With attendance from 22 nations and more than 50 delegates, the week-long sessions brought together key leaders to discuss pivotal advancements in aviation and air traffic control.

Oklahoma City ranked 4th lowest in unemployment among large metropolitan areas with populations over 1 million, reporting an unemployment rate of 3.3% in August, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This marks an improvement from 3.5% in July and highlights the ongoing economic strength of the Oklahoma City metropolitan statistical area (MSA).

Oklahoma City has earned a spot on Fortune's list of the 50 best places for families to live in the U.S., celebrated for its affordability, family-friendly environment, and diverse recreational opportunities. From its thriving economy to its rich Western heritage and ongoing infrastructure improvements, Oklahoma City has become an attractive destination for those looking to start a career, raise a family, or simply enjoy a high quality of life.